At Setzer Law Firm PLLC, we believe every family deserves fair, respectful, and knowledgeable legal representation. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community and facing family law challenges, our attorneys are here to support you with clarity, compassion, and strong advocacy.
We proudly represent clients across Colleyville, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Roanoke, and surrounding Texas communities, providing strategic guidance for a wide range of LGBTQ+ family law matters.
While marriage equality has improved legal protections for same-sex couples, family law issues still present unique challenges. Our team is experienced in helping LGBTQ+ individuals and families with:
Navigating these matters requires both an understanding of Texas family law and a sensitivity to the specific needs of LGBTQ+ clients. At Setzer Law Firm PLLC, we are committed to providing a welcoming environment where you feel respected and empowered.
Divorce is difficult for any couple, but same-sex divorce can involve additional complexities, especially around parental rights, property acquired before the Supreme Court’s marriage ruling, and spousal support. We help same-sex couples through:
Learn more about Property Division and how we protect your financial future during divorce.
Establishing and protecting parental rights is crucial, especially when only one parent has a biological connection to the child or when formal adoption procedures have not been completed. We assist LGBTQ+ parents with:
Our attorneys will work with you to ensure that your role in your child’s life is legally recognized and protected.
At Setzer Law Firm, you are never just a case number. We offer:
Whether you are seeking to dissolve a marriage, establish custody rights, or build your family through adoption, we are ready to stand by your side with experience and compassion.
Yes. Even if you are not a biological parent, you may still be able to seek custody or visitation if you can show that you have a longstanding and significant relationship with the child. Formal adoption strengthens these rights, but courts can consider the best interests of the child in non-traditional family situations.
Property is divided according to Texas community property laws, just like in opposite-sex divorces. However, if the relationship began before marriage equality was recognized, additional legal arguments may be necessary to establish shared ownership of assets. Our attorneys can guide you through the process.
Yes. Many same-sex couples choose Divorce Mediation to resolve their divorce amicably. Mediation can offer a faster, more private, and less expensive solution than litigation, especially when there is mutual respect and willingness to cooperate.
If parental rights have not been formally established through adoption or a court order, it is critical to take legal steps as early as possible. We can assist you in securing custody rights or establishing legal parentage to protect your relationship with your child after a divorce or separation.
Setzer Law Firm PLLC is a Colleyville-based family law firm serving Tarrant and Denton counties. With over 30 years of combined experience, we handle divorce, custody, property division, alimony, paternity, grandparents’ rights, LGBTQ+ family law, and more.
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